MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

Robinson (CHR), the world’s largest provider of truckload transportation services, visited MIT CTL recently to give his view of the changing face of logistics. Most people thought of transportation as a part of their overhead.” Another determinant of competitiveness, freight network density, is also a function of scale.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. billion (U.S.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. In 2014, more than 7,000 high-calibre visitors attended. To see the list of companies that visited in 2014, please click here. Multimodal 2015. Who attends?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. 2013 has certainly been an interesting year! Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 3, 2017

What does that mean for freight brokers? Transportation intermediaries appear to have it easier: matching accounts receivable to payables and operating expenses. Although pricing has come down since this product’s peak in 2014, rates are still in the 30% to 45% APR range. The golden rule. But, maybe not.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

Cerasis Hosted Executives and Staff of Dayton Freight Lines Inc. at the Corporate Headquarters Presenting the Carrier Partner of the Year Award at an Evening Gala. with the 2014 Cerasis Carrier Partner of the Year Award. with the 2014 Cerasis Carrier Partner of the Year Award. Eagan, MN) – Cerasis, Inc.,

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

During the fourth quarter each year, transportation managers and executives can be found budget planning for the year – however this year, supply chain professionals are also faced with myriad matters nationwide that will impact their capacity and carrier rates well into 2017 and beyond. New Government Mandates and Regulations.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they visit the Xmas supply chain. Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers. The production for Christmas Present is one of perpetual flux and readiness, from R&D, sourcing and assembly to distribution.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

2014 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns, etc.,

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Especially, I would say when we were talking about the Amazon effect I would say now it’s present more than ever maybe even changing the word into the COVID effect. And digitalization is more than present. And I think companies will be happy to be present on that market with production.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 percent from December 2014.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

So when I asked Cathy Roberson, a senior analyst at Transport Intelligence and a tech-enthusiast who is vox supplychainus on Twitter at cmroberson06 , I was not surprised when she sent me back an analysis that seems to match up perfectly with some of Google’s recent projects: Google Glasses, Android and 3D printing. yellowbox].

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. Transervice Announces Launch of Tech-Based Freight Management Company. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months. Sales Downshift at Heavy Truck Makers ( WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

But by 2014, the U.S. A DHL whitepaper titled Building the Smarter Energy Supply Chain summarizes the situation well (emphasis mine): Much of the present exploration and development of shale gas deposits in the US is not being made by the the traditional oil majors, but rather by new players in the market. Network Connectivity.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The Decline and Bankruptcy Customers started pulling their freight rapidly.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

And that was the main point of the keynote presentation: to illustrate to all the stakeholders in the HBM ecosystem (producers, suppliers, contractors, and haulers) the possibilities and opportunities that exist to elevate the way they communicate, collaborate, and orchestrate (plan and execute) their processes.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friends at Bryant Surety Bonds where they discuss the current, potentially fragile state of the freight broker industry. Is the Freight Broker Industry in Decline? Does the fact that more freight brokers leave during these three months signal that the freight broker industry is declining?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2014

to Advance its Transportation Industry Strategy. New AT&T Fleet Management Solutions Help Transportation Companies Improve Fleet Performance And Efficiency. UPS Establishes Freight Forwarding Services in Myanmar. Why bring together asset-based and non-asset based transportation management solutions?

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2014

In the space of two minutes and 49 seconds, the title sequence of the film Lord of War (2005) presents a step-by-step insight into the supply chain of a bullet: from copper to customer. This opening scene presents the supply chain, in this case of a bullet, very effectively. Transportation against the clock.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2015

As you read this, I’ll be flying back home from Mexico City where I presented at the Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 , arguably the largest supply chain and logistics event in Mexico. Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.6.9 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Since it’s late and I have a 3 a.m. pre-clearance agreement.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

The executives surveyed identified these positions as those they believe currently most affected and that they expect will present even more severe staffing difficulties by 2020. Averting this outcome depends upon business leaders and government policymakers to actually implement measures to reverse the present trend. Skills Shortages.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

The end result of both projects will be presented to senior Staples leadership at the end of the engagement. and a previous winner of the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management Salzberg Medallion, awarded for excellence in the field of transportation and supply chain management. Supply Chain supply chain management'

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

And what if you’re not a professional baseball team, but a shipper looking to reduce your freight spend and still grow your business? For additional information, refer to a white paper we published, Supply Chains: Where to Find the Biggest, Fastest Transportation Savings. With the right data, anything is possible. 1] Reiter, Ben.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. — Adrian’s Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2014. as of this morning — a lower price than 5 years ago!

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2016

In a September 2014 episode of Talking Logistics , we discussed how the news of freight audit and payment’s death has been greatly exaggerated – and how, in fact, demand for this service continues to grow. Is demand for freight audit and payment services still growing, and if so, what factors are driving it?

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Elementum

JULY 28, 2015

On July 21, truckers working for the Pacific 9 Transportation company went on indefinite strike, causing further congestion problems and delays at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The trucking industry is hugely important for the United States’ supply chain— 67% of all freight in the U.S. was moved by truck in 2014.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. These tips include how you yourself can better manage your transportation department and maximize resources. Read the Full Blog Post.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 25, 2018

But there are several trends presenting themselves that will help us redefine what “normal” means for truckload in 2018 and 2019. According to FTR Transportation Intelligence , it’s been common to see truckload utilization over 95%. Ecommerce influences freight flow patterns and efficiency. New trucks entering the market.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

However, the diversity of the supply chain, and the importance of timely shipping and customer service, presents a unique challenge at best through several festive celebrations all year long. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns , etc.,

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2015

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed a ruling in 2014 titled the Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers. These hours-of-service rules were instated in 2014 in order to curb the amount of sleepy truckers on the road, which increases road hazards and the strain on truck drivers. Regan asked.

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

More than job creation, companies are looking for efficiency in creation and transport. In the past, offshoring has presented a number of headaches. With the cost of labor increasing in China, transportation costs begin to bear heavier on these companies. Manufacturing technology is improving in the U.S., Easing Up Congestion.

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Tailwind

JANUARY 3, 2019

So here is a look to the past, an outline of Christmas Present, and a view to the future and what 2019 holds. Tailwind Present. In 2019, as we accelerate development you will see an innovative new integration with Trucker Tools which will help logistics companies identify when and where they can get trucks to move available freight.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Shortly before I first published this article, Mark Powell, the CEO of the Warehouse NZ was presenting at Supply Chain School (now Supply Chain Leaders Academy)—and he comes from a Supply Chain background. Given the predicted increase in the road freight task (see chart below) how will we cope with the shortage of heavy vehicle drivers?

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 13, 2018

The use of additional trailers and giving favorable treatment to customers, who allow loading and unloading of equipment without the truck (or driver) being present, is putting even small carriers on the road to asset utilization recovery. What is the DAT Freight Barometer? Donald is Principal and Managing Partner at Broughton Capital.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

We normally do our Talking Logistics episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but we have one today at 12 ET with Alaster Love from Transplace, where we are going to discuss “ Big Data and Analytics in Oil and Gas Transportation.” Teamsters step up union drive at FedEx Freight, Con-way (Reuters).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 3, 2016

During a TPA Supply Chain Conference presentation, I explained that it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether transporting temperature sensitive goods by road, ocean, air, or rail, you’ll need to carefully consider the pros, cons, and price—especially when coordinating across multiple types of transportation. link] 2014.

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